{"id":963,"date":"2016-12-29T13:31:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T18:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/poison-control\/?page_id=963"},"modified":"2022-12-12T13:59:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:59:56","slug":"emergency-medical-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/poison-control\/health-care-providers\/emergency-medical-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Medical Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-963\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-963-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-963-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-963-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>It is important for EMS to know when to call the poison center as oftentimes, such a call can save lives, prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, and expedite treatment. The tips below provide a general guideline of situations which warrant a call to the CPCC. For more information, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/poison-control\/community-education-specialist\/\">community education specialist <\/a>regarding a free educational session.<\/p>\n<p>EMS can call the Poison Control Center for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overdoses<\/li>\n<li>Unintentional poisonings<\/li>\n<li>Pill identification<\/li>\n<li>Treatment advice<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms to watch for<\/li>\n<li>When to use charcoal<\/li>\n<li>Advice on when to transport<\/li>\n<li>Antidote information and coordination<\/li>\n<li>Hazardous materials<\/li>\n<li>Reporting a poisoning<\/li>\n<li>Protecting the public health<\/li>\n<li>Information on trends of abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Continuing Education<\/h3>\n<p>The Connecticut Poison Control Center offers two- to three-hour continuing education sessions for Emergency Medical Services. There is no charge for a presentation.<\/p>\n<h3>Presentation Outline<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome and introductions.<\/li>\n<li>Poison Center basics and more including our services, roles, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Education - programs available to public and professionals<\/li>\n<li>Data - Connecticut-specific poisoning stats and typical calls<\/li>\n<li>Pre-hospital poisonings, trends, and treatment for EMS<\/li>\n<li>Red flags - poisons that you should pay attention to, need treatment and transport via EMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Below are some comments from past EMS participants regarding which parts of the sessions they liked best:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI had a better understanding of the connection between our services and yours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was very informative and well presented.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe presentation was in depth, stayed interesting, and was at the correct level for our provider level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe presenters covered a vast range of relevant information, very in depth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-963-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-963-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-963-0-1-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4>Contact<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Community Education Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\nPhone:\u00a0(860) 679-4422<br \/>\nEmail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:poisonmaterials@uchc.edu\">poisonmaterials@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is important for EMS to know when to call the poison center as oftentimes, such a call can save lives, prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, and expedite treatment. 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